Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran�s deputy foreign minister, in an interview with the BBC:

�? ?�The ball is now in the Americans� court. If they prove they are sincere, I am confident we can move toward an agreement.�

�? ?�We are prepared to discuss enrichment and other issues related to our program, provided they are willing to discuss sanctions.�

�? ?�A confrontation with the United States would be traumatic and bad for everyone. Not only Iran would suffer � all parties would, especially those who initiate an attack.�